Electrical Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Jobs Full time
Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer with Virginia Tech Electric Service (VTES), you will play a critical role in designing and maintaining electrical distribution and substation systems. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring a cost-effective, safe, and reliable electrical system for our customers.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical distribution and substation systems, including primary and secondary distribution systems, and street lighting systems.
  • Manage and coordinate multiple electric utility distribution system projects of varying types and complexity.
  • Provide customer service concerning technical issues and create safe, step-by-step instructions for the switching, isolation, maintenance, and/or restoration of equipment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering from a nationally accredited institution.
  • Proficiency with National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code as applied to 12kV distribution systems.
  • Experience with AutoCad and/or SolidWorks 3D Solid Modeling software.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on engineering and design experience with overhead and underground distribution systems, substation relaying, metering, and control systems.
  • Experience with SEL protective relay systems.
  • Enhanced experience with SCADA, AutoCad, and SolidWorks 3D Solid Modeling.
Additional Information
  • Must have a criminal background check and a driver's license check.
  • Emergency personnel may be required to work different schedules to meet department needs.

Virginia Tech Electric Service is an auxiliary organization of Virginia Tech, providing electrical services to the university and retail customers in the Town of Blacksburg. We are committed to ensuring a safe and reliable electrical system for our customers.



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